Does FLUVASTATIN Cause Hyperlipidaemia? 23 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Hyperlipidaemia have been filed in association with FLUVASTATIN (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for FLUVASTATIN.
23
Reports of Hyperlipidaemia with FLUVASTATIN
1.3%
of all FLUVASTATIN reports
16
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperlipidaemia From FLUVASTATIN?
Of the 23 reports, 16 (69.6%) resulted in death, 21 (91.3%) required hospitalization, and 16 (69.6%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hyperlipidaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FLUVASTATIN. However, 23 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does FLUVASTATIN Cause?
Myalgia (577)
Dizziness (304)
Arthralgia (263)
Diarrhoea (260)
Headache (260)
Pruritus (257)
Dyspnoea (234)
Fall (234)
Insomnia (234)
Fatigue (231)
What Other Drugs Cause Hyperlipidaemia?
ALENDRONATE (511)
AMLODIPINE (226)
DENOSUMAB (204)
SITAGLIPTIN (186)
METHOTREXATE (184)
ROSUVASTATIN (179)
PREDNISONE (169)
FINASTERIDE (145)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (141)
ASPIRIN (138)
Which FLUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperlipidaemia Risk?
FLUVASTATIN vs FLUVOXAMINE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLATE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLINIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE BETA POLYPEPTIDE\LUTROPIN ALFA